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Overview

We’re KFC. The iconic, brand making world-famous finger lickin’ good fried chicken since 1952. Our unrivaled people and culture are the true heart and soul of our brand. It’s where our people promise comes to life every day. Where our employees can be their best selves, make a difference, and have fun — serving chicken and delighting customers at more than 28,000 restaurants in 150 countries and territories around the world. There’s room for all people and voices at our table. Pull up a chair. The first KFC franchise restaurant opened in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1952, rather than in Kentucky. The brand later expanded to Canada in 1955, to Europe and the United Kingdom in 1965, to Asia in 1966 and to China in 1987.

China has the largest number of KFC restaurants of any region, with more than 10,000, while the United States has more than 3,500. Menus vary by region: in China they include egg tarts, congee and steamed dumplings, and India serves a Smoky Rice Bowl with yellow rice and an onion-tomato gravy. The Zinger was created in Trinidad and Tobago, and the KFC Rewards program first launched in the Middle East, Turkey and North Africa region.

At the center of our restaurant system is the KFC Global division, which serves as our global Restaurant Support Center (RSC) headquartered in Dallas, TX. Here, we support our regional in-market teams, franchise business partners, and nearly one million team members who serve up our delicious fried chicken around the world. We’re redefining what the future of work looks like. Our 15 business units partner to develop strategies, tools, and best practices for success. KFC Global offers a hybrid work environment — trusting our people to work their best way, whether in the office or at home. No matter your role or function, everyone works with teams from across the globe to drive our shared vision — sharing the joy of our best-tasting fried chicken with the world. No matter how or when you connect with us, KFC will be making the best chicken, hands down, for generations to come. In addition to our growing global footprint, as a subsidiary of Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), we also get to collaborate on exciting projects with our sister brands, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill.

All you have to do is bring it. Bring your individuality to the table. Bring your passion and grit. We’re all about our people. The Originals. Their ideas, stories, and unique contributions make us who we are. And we want you to be part of it.

Private funding before listing

1 round. Latest: Venture Round, 1 Jul 2014.

DateTypeAmount
1 Jul 2014Venture RoundNot disclosed

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As of 2026-10-19, KFC has 24,939 employees, based on the Enrich Layer count of person profiles that list KFC as their current employer. Its listed company size band is 10,001+.
As of 2026-10-19, KFC is headquartered in Dallas, TX, US.
As of 2026-10-19, KFC is classified in the Restaurants industry.
We’re KFC. The iconic, brand making world-famous finger lickin’ good fried chicken since 1952. Our unrivaled people and culture are the true heart and soul of our brand. It’s where our people promise comes to life every day. Where our employees can be their best selves, make a difference, and have fun — serving chicken and delighting customers at more than 28,000 restaurants in 150 countries and territories around the world. There’s room for all people and voices at our table. Pull up a chair.
As of 2026-10-19, KFC's official website is https://global.kfc.com/.
As of 2026-10-19, KFC is a public company.